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Forum: General Racing Discussion

08-17-2022, 11:32 AM

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Nyra Stewards

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Posted By v j stauffer

I don't think Stewards are adjudicating race...

I don't think Stewards are adjudicating race riding tactics. In fact we may point out instances to a greener rider who takes the bait to be more cautious.

If you ever happen to be in the Stewards...

Forum: General Racing Discussion

08-16-2022, 08:03 PM

Replies: 45

Nyra Stewards

Views: 5,614

Posted By v j stauffer

Elite riders are riding for more and bigger...

Elite riders are riding for more and bigger purses than ever before. The depth of talented riders is vast.

Missing days is also much more expensive and damaging to business because of this...

Forum: General Racing Discussion

08-16-2022, 07:58 PM

Replies: 45

Nyra Stewards

Views: 5,614

Posted By v j stauffer

The decision Stewards must make is very clear. If...

The decision Stewards must make is very clear. If a horse flips in the gate they will ask two questions and only two questions.

1. Did the starting gate function properly? Can the horse flipping...

Forum: General Racing Discussion

08-16-2022, 07:51 PM

Replies: 45

Nyra Stewards

Views: 5,614

Posted By v j stauffer

I'm not suggesting it's something that happens...

I'm not suggesting it's something that happens commonly.

I am saying extremely talented jocks are capable of gaining tactical edges in scenarios where less talented riders cannot.

Stewards have...

Forum: General Racing Discussion

08-15-2022, 07:23 PM

Replies: 45

Nyra Stewards

Views: 5,614

Posted By v j stauffer

Here in North America a jock can ride in one...

Here in North America a jock can ride in one "designated" race during his suspension.

If he rides in more than one he must serve another reciprocal day.

When I say reciprocal, I mean if he...

Forum: General Racing Discussion

08-15-2022, 07:19 PM

Replies: 45

Nyra Stewards

Views: 5,614

Posted By v j stauffer

Every great race rider ever dances on a fine line...

Every great race rider ever dances on a fine line between dangerous and a foul and tactical edges.

Arcaro, Cordero, Pincay, Gomez and many more.

Believe it.

Forum: General Racing Discussion

08-15-2022, 06:32 PM

Replies: 45

Nyra Stewards

Views: 5,614

Posted By v j stauffer

Many well intentioned rules can be manipulated...

Many well intentioned rules can be manipulated for personal gain. That happens often with this rule.

However, your analogy of the Padres doesn't resonate for me.

Some dedicated owners might go...

Forum: General Racing Discussion

08-15-2022, 02:15 PM

Replies: 45

Nyra Stewards

Views: 5,614

Posted By v j stauffer

Juding the start is a slippery slope. Not unlike...

Juding the start is a slippery slope. Not unlike holding in the NFL you could technically throw a flag on almost every play.

Do smart riders shave and take an edge at the start? Sure, they do. But...

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